Home Cooking April 2011 Archive

Thin slices of gold potatoes are layered into a pie and baked in a bath of milk, heavy cream, garlic, and Parmesan cheese in this savory recipe. It is a ... Read More

Wow the tastebuds and eyes of your family and guests with these delicious stuffed chicken breasts wrapped in flaky phyllo dough. The stuffing has a touch of piquant sweetness from ... Read More

A traditionally favorite appetizer, these deviled eggs get a boost of flavor from leftover cooked chicken, capers, and mustard. Deviled eggs are usually simply garnished with a sprinkle of sweet ... Read More

Think about what to do with hard-boiled eggs, and the first thing that comes to mind is deviled eggs. Without question, deviled eggs are a universal favorite when it comes ... Read More

Lamb has a special connotation at the Easter dinner table. Learn how to choose the right lamb cut for your dish, then try one of the succulent lamb recipes including ... Read More

The decoration of Easter eggs to further enhance their value became an art form centuries ago and continues today. In days of old, natural dyes were used. Always be certain ... Read More

Ham is the traditional main dish for Easter in many homes. If you have purchased a nice country ham, you will need to plan ahead since it takes a couple ... Read More

Hot Cross Buns are a traditional favorite for Lent and Good Friday before Easter, but they are enjoyable year-round. These yeast rolls are studded with currants or raisins and hazelnuts, ... Read More

These lamb meatballs are kicked up with cumin and mint, two popular Greek flavorings. They are served with the traditional Greek sauce known as tzatziki, which is easily made at ... Read More

Matzoh is unleaved bread used in a lot of Jewish recipes. Matzoh comes in many forms, including flat crackers, ground matzoh meal, and finely ground matzoh flour. It is used ... Read More

Here's an economical and elegant way to get four dinners from two Cornish game hens. The herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese add a profusion of flavor to not only ... Read More

Potatoes, ham, and cheese beef up this omelet. Great for breakfast, yet hearty enough for dinner. Serve with fruit or a salad for a complete meal. If you have some ... Read More

Explore the rich food traditions associated with the Passover Seder meal. You don't have to be Jewish to enjoy such recipes as Prime Rib with Roasted Garlic and Horseradish Crust, ... Read More

If you are tired of the same ho-hum coleslaw, try this delicious and colorful version sweetened with pineapple and grapes. The coleslaw also includes optional marshmallows, but in this photo, ... Read More

If you are a fan of diner-style Denver omelets, you will fall in love with this pizza. It is topped with ham, tomato, sweet bell peppers, two cheeses, and sunny-side ... Read More

Onions, garlic, spinach, and tomatoes boost this chicken soup with cheese tortellini recipe. It is fast and easy to make using pre-made tortellini and cooked chicken. Have all of your ... Read More

This savory spinach pie gets richness from cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, and eggs. Bacon bits are optional, but add another dimension of flavor. You may substitute 1 pound of thawed ... Read More

This easy Black Forest cake begins with a brownie mix and gets added chocolate chips, so be prepared for fudgy decadence. The sweet, yet tart flavor of the cherries blends ... Read More

Twice-baked potatoes are stuffed with a luscious mixture of brie cheese, bacon, and chive mashed potatoes. The potatoes may be assembled up to 24 hours in advance before the second ... Read More

Garlic bread rises to an entirely new plane with this beach bread, a popular restaurant appetizer in South Florida. Traditional garlic bread is topped with chopped tomatoes, blue cheese, chives, ... Read More